Shark attack at Cape Nelson, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Cape Nelson, Victoria, 26-Jan-2013
Date of attack: January 26th 2013
Location: Cape Nelson, Victoria
Shark species: 5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Occupants: Andrew & Ben Donegan & Joel Ryan,
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark bit propeller

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